• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut. • Use low-kickback chain and guide bar supplied with this chain saw. Only replace these parts with chains and guide bars listed in this manual. • Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp and tensioned correctly. Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper cleaning of saw along with chain and guide bar maintainance can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain saw after each use. Th

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LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. RUN POSITION Fig. 34 Fig. 35 SPROCKET CLUTCH COVER Fig. 36 REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 34 - 43. DANGER: Never start the engine before installing the guide bar, chain, clutch cover, and clutch drum. Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fly off or explo

Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the tree facing the felling direction (E). Be sure you don t make the lower cut too deep into the trunk. The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge (F) of sufficient width and strength. The notch should be wide enough to direct the fall of the tree for as long as possible. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 11 LIMBING Limbing a tree is the process of removing the branches from a fallen tree. Do not remove supporting l

In addition to preventing chain contact with solid objects at the nose of the bar, the SAFE-T-TIP® also helps keep the chain away from abrasive surfaces, such as the ground. Keep it on the right hand side of the bar where it will be between the chain and the ground during flush with ground cutting. The mounting screw requires a 5/16 in. wrench (or adjustable wrench) to achieve the recommended torque of 35 to 45 in.lb. A torque within this range can be achieved by using the following method. n Ti

Give special attention to logs under stress to prevent the bar and chain from pinching. OVERBUCKING See Figure 29. Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert light pressure downward. Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you. UNDERBUCKING See Figure 30. Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert light pressure upward. During underbucking, the saw will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction and

.......... If the chain turns at idle, turn the idling speed screw “ T ” anticlockwise to reduce the idling RPM and stop the chain movement. If the saw chain still moves at idling speed, contact a Homelite service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made. WARNING: THE SAW CHAIN SHOULD NEVER TURN AT IDLE. Turn the idling speed screw “T” anticlockwise to reduce the idling RPM and stop the chain, or contact a Homelite service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until

Damage to the chain brake will occur. 8 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING CHAIN SAW Continued FELLING A TREE (Cutting Down a Tree) WARNING • Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback, page 3 to avoid risk of kickback. • Do not fell a tree without ample skill or expert help. • Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from area when felling a tree. • If two or more persons perform bucking and felling operations at the same time, provide ample distance between operations

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAIN SAW SAFETY DEVICES GUIDE BARS Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have some what lower kickback potentials. When making a replacement, be sure to order one of the Homelite bars listed for your saw in this operator's manual. The proper size SAFE-T-TIP nose guard comes installed on the bar. Use only guide bars that have a provision for mounting the SAFE-T-TIP. SAFE-T-TIP ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE GUARD See Figure 3. The SAFE-T-TIP prevents kickback because it covers the